1956 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1987 Lancia Delta is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Delta weights approximately 183 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lancia Delta (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1987 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Delta |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 56 L |